Mapes Auction Gallery

IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SELLING Services we provide include: * Accurate pre-sale estimates. * Sort and catalog items for auction. * Handle all preparations for an on-site auction, or * Pack and transport items to the Mapes Gallery. * Prepare all auction advertising. * Supervise pre-sale inspections. * Collect sales tax and file returns. * Use our extensive, computerized e-mail list to inform customers of upcoming auctions. * Website-to expose your collectors items to a worldwide audience. Weekly Auctions held most Tuesdays at 5:00 pm, Preview from 3 pm. These uncataloged auctions offer a combination of antiques, collectibles and household items mostly from area estates. Many exciting items are uncovered at these auctions. If coming from a distance it is a good idea to call. 607-754-9193 OUR STAFF We are extremely proud of our dedicated staff. David W. Mapes, Owner, Auctioneer and ISA Certified Appraiser- (Photo) david@mapesauction.com Jason J. Howe, Assistant Auctioneer jason@mapesauction.com Christina Mapes, Christinella's Cafe chris@mapesauction.com Auction Crew Fran Dunbar Ann Marie Polansky Ed Sledziona Judy Whitaker Fran Antalek Keith French Mike Byers DAVID W. MAPES EXPERIENCE: * 37 years buying, selling and appraising antiques, household contents, and works of art, jewelry, oriental rugs and collectibles. MEMBER: * International Society of Appraisers since 1982-ISA is an organization of over 1,200 personal property appraisers and a leader in its field. * Earned the CAPP (Certified Appraiser of Personal Property) designation in 1988. This is the highest level of membership. * Served on Board of Directors, 1994 - 1996. * Co-instructor, 5-day Antiques & Residential Contents course taught Nationwide. * Member of the teaching staff of the International School of Auctioneering, S. Deerfield, MA. for over 18 years. * Conducts adult education courses on antiques subjects through Broome Community College. * Speaker for many years to civic and historical groups on antiques and collecting. MEMBER: * National Auctioneers Association * New York State Auctioneers Association * Licensed Pennsylvania Auctioneer * Licensed New York State Real Estate Broker